Adams takes blame for first-half turnovers: 'I just didn't roll'

Russell Westbrook recorded five turnovers in the first half on Monday night against the Pistons but they may not have necessarily been all on him.

As the Thunder were trying to get Steven Adams involved early, Westbrook often was seen being a bit too aggressive on some passes that were easily picked off by the Pistons.

But as Adams explained after the 110-83 win, he took responsibility.

“A lot of them [came] in the first half when I just didn’t roll, which is [expletive] and causes a turnover,” Adams said. “I just didn’t roll; I was just doing something else. Getting on the same page always helps with the turnover thing.”

Despite those turnovers by Russell Westbrook, Billy Donovan said Westbrook was trying to make the right play. Steven Adams said he wasn’t rolling properly: “Most of them came in the first half when I just didn’t roll, which is shit. Getting on the same page always helps.” pic.twitter.com/7IIqZpXqTZ

It is encouraging that the players on the team are willing to openly take the blame for mistakes on the court, rather than pass the blame on others as that has proven to be the downfall of some teams over the years.

The Thunder return to action on Wednesday night in Brooklyn.

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Cody Taylor

Cody Taylor is the Editor and Lead Writer for OKC Thunder Wire based out of Orlando, Florida. He previously spent five years covering the NBA for Basketball Insiders and HoopsWorld. In addition, he has also covered college sports at UCF, including baseball, football and basketball.